We’re Hiring
It’s time for you to take the opportunity and become a part of the 2015 Executive Team behind the 3rd annual TEDxUTSC Conference. You’ll embody the world-renowned brand of TEDx and TED, take on various challenges with a close-knit team and develop partnerships with interdisciplinary individuals just as passionate about the spreading ideas on a global platform.
We’ve added 2 new positions to our Executive Team this year. See below to download the application of the position you’d like to apply to, complete it and send it over along with your resume to our inbox at [email protected] by May 4th, 2014 @ 11:59PM. For any questions, please refer to our FAQ section below. Best of luck!
Program Development
Lead of Program Development
Strategize, manage and oversee all speakers related initiatives to successfully shape the program for the Conference.
Director of Speaker Relations (Faculty)
Execute plans needed to acquire and train Speakers for the Conference. Director of Speakers Relations (Faculty) works with Speakers who are currently working as a staff, lecturer or Professor at the University of Toronto.
Director of Speaker Relations (External Speakers)
Execute plans needed to acquire and train Speakers for the Conference. Director of Speakers Relations (External Speakers) works with Speakers who are not affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Director of Speaker Relations (Students & Alumni)
Execute plans needed to acquire and train Speakers for the Conference. Director of Speakers Relations (Students & Alumni) works with Alumni Speakers are anyone who graduated from the University of Toronto and Student Speakers are those who are currently enrolled (full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Toronto.
Marketing & Communications
Lead of Marketing & Communications
Strategize, manage and oversee all outgoing marketing initiatives to successfully engage the TEDxUTSC audience.
Director of Design
Personify the brand of TEDxUTSC and translate its values into meaningful and persuasive promotional materials through creative execution.
Director of Communications
Embody the brand of TEDxUTSC and produce unique marketing messages to successfully engage the intended audience through internal media channels.
Director of Events
Work with the Lead of Marketing and your designated Associates to execute key marketing events throughout the year in order to promote TEDxUTSC, engage students, and create awareness and excitement on campus.
Conference Development
Lead of Conference Development
In charge of ensuring all aspects of external funding and the Conference day details are conducted and completed in an efficient and timely manner
Director of Logistics
Lead the efforts in facilitating all logistics and productions-related tasks for the Conference.
Director of Productions
Working in the Conference Development team and in charge of all aspects of running the TEDx Conference on the day of.
Director of Sponsorships
Lead the efforts in all funding and in-kind services related tasks for the Conference.
FAQs
What does the team structure look like?
The 2015 Executive Team has a 3-tiered system. The Chair and the Team Leads make up the Leadership Team. Each Lead will be working with their Directors to accomplish the overall organizational goals and provide the resources to facilitate the Directors in making their ideas a reality. Although each role is divided up in teams, everyone needs to work closely together to make the Conference a success.
What academic background are you looking for?
We welcome students from each and every department and academic background in our team. What makes TEDxUTSC so unique is that it does not focus on one particular discipline and all ideas are welcome! The collective genius from all fields is needed to make the Conference a success!
Do you require references?
We do not require them when submitting your applications. However, it would be good practice to have one or two references on hand for your interview.
When will I be contacted for the interview?
What is the structure of the interview?
Are there opportunities to take on tasks beyond my role?
What is the time commitment for TEDxUTSC?
Is the University involved in organizing the Conference?
TEDxUTSC is a student run group. However, the previous years of the Conference would not have been possible without the generous support of UTSC staff/faculty and those partnerships will definitely continue and evolve in 2015.
In its first year, TEDxUTSC set a precedent for collaboration among students, staff, faculty, and the greater community at UTSC.
- Advisory Board – Students actively worked with 15 staff members from 12 Departments at UTSC. Not every TEDx university event involves their staff and faculty as active members of their TEDx event.
We look forward to maintain these relationships and create more in the 2014-2015 year. As part of the team, you will get the exclusive opportunity to work closely with the University to make the Conference a reality.